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CVE-2022-2977

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.24%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2022-09-14 · Last synced 2026-08-04

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CVE
CVE-2022-2977
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.24%
Linux

Original NVD Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel implementation of proxied virtualized TPM devices. On a system where virtualized TPM devices are configured (this is not the default) a local attacker can create a use-after-free and create a situation where it may be possible to escalate privileges on the system.